Easy Beef and Vegetable Stew in a Pressure Cooker
A hearty, comforting beef stew packed with tender vegetables — ready in under an hour thanks to the pressure cooker. Perfect for busy weeknights or a cozy family dinner, this one-pot wonder is both budget-friendly and deeply satisfying.
🛒 Ingredients
5 servings
- 500 g (1 lb) braising beef (chuck or stewing beef), cut into cubes
- 3 medium potatoes, quartered
- 2 carrots, cut into chunks
- 2 parsnips, cut into pieces
- 1 medium onion, sliced into rings
- 3 cloves garlic, crushed
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- Fresh parsley and chives to taste
- Salt and black pepper to taste
🛍️ Recommended tools
Amazon affiliate links
Directions
- 1
Place the beef cubes, onion, garlic, butter, tomato paste, parsley, and chives in a pressure cooker. Season with salt and pepper.
- 2
Cover with water until the ingredients are just submerged.
- 3
Seal the pressure cooker and cook over medium heat for 30 minutes once pressure is reached.
- 4
Release the pressure carefully, then add the potatoes, carrots, and parsnips.
- 5
Seal the cooker again and cook for a further 15 minutes under pressure.
- 6
Release pressure, check seasoning, and serve hot.
💡 Chef's Tip
If you don't have a pressure cooker, simmer covered in a regular pot for 1.5 hours, adding the vegetables in the last 30 minutes. For extra depth, add a splash of Worcestershire sauce with the tomato paste.
Similar Recipes
Same category — Meats
🍽️ Complete your meal
More ideas to accompany this dish
